MeetingsTue, Apr 7, 202655m2022–2026 Council
Special Council
Summary
- Received presentation of draft economic development strategy to guide growth, jobs, housing options, downtown vibrancy (EDCD Consulting).
- Confirmed staff will post slides, engagement report and a public survey on Let's Chat Langford (follow-up).
- Noted next steps: additional public engagement phases will follow before finalizing the strategy.
Decisions
Only procedural motions were recorded.
Agenda
5 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
Mayor Goodmanson called the special council meeting to order.
Summary
Councillor Wagner read the City's Territorial Acknowledgement.
Summary
Council approved the agenda as presented.
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as presented.
Summary
Consultants from EDCD Consulting presented the draft Economic Development Strategy (10 objectives); staff will post materials and a public survey as next steps.
Debate
Presenters outlined 10 strategy objectives (business retention, investment readiness, talent, downtown revitalization, community wealth building, agri-food, innovation, resiliency). Council asked questions about affordability for small businesses, available commercial/industrial land, childcare and public washrooms, supports for newcomers, and alignment with the OCP; staff confirmed these topics are addressed in the draft and described next steps (posting slides, 'What We Heard' report, and a public survey).
Summary
Council adjourned the Special Council meeting at 6:55 pm.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adjourn the meeting.